2020 Democratic Republic of the Congo massacres
A series of massacres took place in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo in late May 2020. The attacks were carried out by the Allied Democratic Forces, a radical Islamist rebel group.
| Democratic Republic of the Congo massacres | |
|---|---|
| Part of the Allied Democratic Forces insurgency | |
  Beni Samboko 2020 Democratic Republic of the Congo massacres (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |
| Location | Beni, North Kivu Province Samboko, Ituri Province Makutano, Ituri Province |
| Date | 24-26 May 2020 |
Attack type | Massacre |
| Deaths | 40 (Samboko) 17 (Makutano) 9 (Beni) Total: 66 |
| Perpetrators | Allied Democratic Forces |
Attacks
Allied Democratic Forces fighters attacked civilians in Beni on 24 May, killing nine. The militants burned down houses, before retreating after a gunfight with armed forces. The army suffered several injuries during the gunfight.[1]
On 25 May, Allied Democratic Forces killed 17 people in Makutano.[2]
On 26 May, Allied Democratic Forces attacked the Samboko village in Ituri Province. The attackers killed 40 people using machetes, and looted the village of food and valuables.[2]
References
- "ADF kills nine in eastern DR Congo attack". May 24, 2020 – via www.independent.co.ug.
- "At least 40 killed in latest DR Congo massacre". May 27, 2020 – via www.aljazeera.com.
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